Jenny Hill has brought together 10 female musicians – the nine others being Eliza Carthy, Hannah James, Hannah Read, Hazel Askew, Jenn Butterworth, Karine Polwart, Kate Young, Mary Macmaster and Rowan Rheingans – to build songs around the issues of 'separation'; emotional, political, social. Literary influences abound, including Robert Frost (and there is a good version of Road Less Travelled) and the lovely It Was A’ For Our Rightfu’ King, which is based on the words of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and arranged with deftness by Read. Andy Bell co-produced the album, which was recorded on the island of Eigg. The harmonies are gorgeous and the lyrics thought-provoking. A good start to the year for folk music. ★★★★☆

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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